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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

About two hundred people were on hand
last Sunday to witness the foot race be-
tween W. w. Bennett of Lewistown aud
James l.. Conger, of Utica. According to
the articles Of agreement the race WAS tn
he run between the hours Of 2 and p. M.
hut il was nearly four o'clock when the
crowd that had been anSiously waiting on
the streets for something Ia transpire was
seen moving towads the race track near
John Crowley's fence, just below town
Upon reaching tine grounds smother half
hour or more was consumed in measuring
the track aud arranging details. John
Arnold was chosen umpire and took his
position at the score line. According to the
agreement the race was to be from "A score
ins start. within n ten foot score, and as a
matter of course il either man got over
the line in scoring the game was out. After
u spin over the track by the contestants,
they took their position for the start.
| 1t soon became apparent II the race
could be won by "jockying" that is the
way it would he done. Such IA probability
was quite disgusting to those who an,ici-
! pated seeing IA foot race however correct IT
/ may be- technically considered.
| 4 hall hour was spent in scoring, until
| finally both men came to scratch together
, and the crowd thought it was II 60. ben
! net did 60. He went the full length oil the
track aud claimed the race on the grounds
that Congcr had passed over the line. Mr.
! Arnold. who was AT the line for the pur-
pose of determining such contingency,
! ,letled that Con-er passed over the line.
| The foot race was over for the day, but
the result WAS very unsatisfactory. The
hackers Of Conger tand he had as many in
I.ewistoun as Bennctt) would give up no
money ON the race, declaring that their
man was not over the line. So the matter
| was lett for the jud .es IT, decide.
/ Peter Anderson aud Dan Crowley had
been chosen judges and John Beck referee.
About seven O'Clock in the evening they
decided the race draw.
Opinion was about evenly divided among
those in a position to know anything about
the start, regarding Congrr crossing the
line. hut he certainly pressed it very close.
il he did not go over. One thing is certain.
Bennett Is a hard man to beat ON any kind
of a start. The decision was probably the
best that could have been made under the
circumstances. as il was no test whatever
of the iinetness OF the men. however much
they would like to win without running.
Another race has been made for next
sunday, for $500 IA side. The men are I,
60 AT the crack Of "A pistol. the party firm!
the weapon to he concealed within Il tent
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19
JucjJH VALLEY ITEMS.

The Bay State Live stock Go. have
leased of :. T.. McNair the Miller ranch
which they will use as their headquarters.
u. f. Stack, of Willow creek, has pur-
chased a fine Percheon stallion. one OF
tl.ose recently brought from the States by
Mr.. Den Lewis.
$. =. HUDSON returned on Friday from IA
trip to Helena.
Rev. Geo. Edwards, Of White sulphur
Springs, has been in the valley for the past
week. On Sunday he held services at Utica
aud Philbrook, and several children were
christeDcd.
The mea sells are quite prevalent in the
vicinity of Sage creek. At one time ten
men employed by the Sage Greek Sheep Co
were i'll from that disease.
T.. J. Morrison, of Philbrook, left for Bill
linss on Monday.
May 18th. 1857. ID. y. l..
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

Wanted, Immediately, from 900 to 800
head OF wethers. Sheep must lie free from
scab. Parties responding must state price
desired. Apply to or address,
Brooks Bros,
Lewistown, ". I.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

may I've promptly delivered to any point in
the tributary territory desired" There
is a probability of Benton regainins some
Of her old time prestige and activity and
becoming a lively competitor with Billings
for trade and shipments from the Judith
Basin.
The fresh young man Frye, Of Fl. Benton,
who gave out that he had drawn $50, 900
in the Louisiana Lottery. has a show to
be the prince Of liars, according to the
River Press report os his transactions.
found elsewhere. lie has proven good
advertising medium for the Louisiana
humbu, and II good many Montana
suckers have bit within the past two weeks.
Next to the chump who works all summer
to get n stake and then sitsdown to double
his pile at stud" the ticket purchaser in
u lottery takes tie ritter. The fellow who
sits on box expecting tn get rich out of
some lottery fake will have TO have the
before his fortune arrives.
Major Martin Maginnis. for twelve years
delegate 10 Dffyrths IToih tHc leFTitoTy W
Montana, tells the following good story
about the naming ~ Fort Maginnis in his
honor. For the last generation it has
been customary to name military posts
after dead heroes or to give them local
Indian names. When Gen. Sherman an
nounced to Major Masinnis that it had
been determined tn name the new Northern
post after him he remarked that the Major
ought to value the honor highly because no
military post had been named after
civilian since the time Of John c. Calhoun.
Major Maginns answered, You forget
General that Fort Bridger was named
after a noted civilian" "Ah, yes, an
swered General sherman, what IA damned
liar Bridser was, by the way" This set
the cx-delegate who had just been defeated
for denomination for Congress to thinking.
Turning about. h. r..orted. do you mean
to say General, that you named Fort
Magnnis after me as dead political hero
or az "A civilian damned liar" General
Sherman's answer is not ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
West Magazine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19
Notice 10 Creditors.

ESTATE OF FRANCIS McGiSy, Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
executrix Of the estate of Francis McGiun.
deceased. To the creditors Of, and all per-
sons having claims against, the said de-
ceased. to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers within ten months after the
first publication of this notice. to the said
executrix. at Cottonwood. the same being
the place for transaction of the business of
said estate. in the County Of Fergus, Ter
ritory of Montana.
Mus CATHRIEN McC;IsN.
ExecutriA of the estate Of Francis Mc,;inn
deceased.
Dated at Cottonwood, VI. r., this 22d
day of April. \. ID. 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19
NOTICE.


To THE MEMBERS OF THE JUDITH Wool
GROWERS ASSOCIATION:
Gentlemen--A special meeting is hereby
called to convene at Lewi-town. on satur-
day. June Ith, 1857. at = p. m.
All members are requested to be present
and an invitation in hereby extended TO all
non-menb.rs, who are engaged in the wool
growing industry.
DAVID lIiLGER.
SECRETARY
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

We are prepared to negotiate long time
loans on improved farms in Fergus county.
For particulars apply to
WALLACE, STYLES Il THORSpURcH,
Helena, Montana.
Or. RUDOLF voS ToBEi.. JR., Lewistown
Reference--First National Bank, Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19
$4,000 Reward.

We will pay the above amount for any
that will lead to the convic-
ton Of the party or parties who set fire to
our Brewery on the night VI the 9Th OF
May, 1857.
LANDT & Co.
Maiden, May 10th, 81.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19
For Rent.

The saloon building at Cottonwood will
be rented tn responsible parties, on good
terms. Apply to or address.
W. W. DEWITT.
Lewistown, NJ. I.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

have one hundred head Of brood mares
from three 10 eight years old. and weighing
from 800 to 100 lbs. viii sell any num-
her desired.
Also several broken aud unbroken geld
ings.
Call on or address
W. ". HUMPHRiEs,
IL Ranch.
TT. Maginnis II. L.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

An elegant line Of samples just received,
suitable for any season. Fit guarateed.
n. T. DINsMoRE.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-05-19

You can buy a good pair Of boots for
S3.75 at n. T. Dinsnore's.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

eminent services as public teacher, and citi-
zen in the darkest hour of the republic and
his unfinching courage in the advocacy of
what his conscience believed to be right, have
made his name honorable and dear as much
to those who differed from him as to those
who agreed with him, and his fame is one Of
the brightest possessions of the state
'RESOLyED, That the senate tender the
assurance of their deep sympathy to the fam
lily and personal friends of our departed fell
low-citizen, and that the clerk of the senate
bc directed to communicate copy OF these
resolutions to the widow and family of the
deceased.
''REsoLvED, That as a mark of respect to
the memory of the deceased the senate do
now adjourn
The resolutions We're adopted unanimously
by rising vote and the senate adjourned
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
MONTGOMERY.
Capital City Chit Chat.
JACK DAw.

Arbor Day was appropriately eel
.brated by SYnyne college.
Wedding cards anl orange bios
blossoms are:the rage jus. Low
DR.. Mayo the distingui she'd edu-
Gator, Ieciured here on the 3r,I.
DR.. B ard of.thessss Association has
also hone red cur city with a vi it.
Our lawyer A. A Garner E>q.
seems 10 be getting along nicely. He
sss in Jail 2 few lay ago -(only to
see a client
Rumor says that Prof. c. H. Dun
can will spend the summer vacation
in Birmingham England, lovely.
bride accompany ing him from Nash
vile, Tenn.
Two lovely parks are being laid
out and beautifiei within onr city
limit. By next Fall we expect to
boast of the prettiest larks in the
Sunny South.
Mi, M Fay Of The Swayne College
faculty died, after brief illness on
the 4th. Few teachers were so be,
loved by their pupils. She leav a
dear mother sorely bereave d
and alone as only last Novomb the
the Grim Monster visited the
family fire side and took away the
husband and father.
Bishop Jones OF Washington, read
an able paper before the Literary on
the ] ST.
There is an unusually lengthy list
If young men reported as pre- ptring
to take help meet and 60 to house
ket ping. A piomi,eat Dexter Av-
enue barber has all e ldy it is said
purchased fine set of furniture, and
it is said the Princifa of the Mad
lson Street school is looking for an
entirely new set Of teachers for the
next session, the present corps OF
young ladies' asd selected their
second days dresses.
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Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
Suicided by Hanging.

BALTIMORE, Md, March 9-Isiah Ringer
commission merchant and produce dealer
committed suicide early yesterday morning
by hanging himself in the summer kitchen in
the rear of his dwelling, 524 West Barre
street Ringer arose about ) o'clock in the
morning, and was found shortly before by
his son. The boy called his brother Edward
seventeen years old, who cut down the body
The family can assign no reason for his act
unless it was caused by worry on account OF
the health of his wife, who has for the greater
part of several years past been confined tc
her bed. Ringer was forty-nine years old
and leaves a widow and two sons
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
BIRMINGHAM.
News Of The Magic City. Sifted by
Jack DaW.

Birmingham, AL, M irch 2nd '87.
Beautiful Spring is with ns once
more
The peach and plum trees have
opened their sweet petals, an1 wit
the fpenirg snrng he Ma i ity
puts forth renewd energies Of pros :
perity. | frequently heard the remr rs
before | came here that this was -
mans town. | find that not entirt ly
true. Think it isa c,lored man 5
town as We'll, from the numIer Of
those that have accumulate a nice
little fortune here
On the 18th ult. Mr. Samuel w
Roam acting in an official capacity.
arrested Frank Jefferson i, tie Buzz
zard Roost locality VINO is charge /
with haviGg mnr lere I {. MN in
Walker Co. and shot another in
Shelby The Aga and Chronicle in
mentioning this, gave officer Hillary
the or dit, and did Eo. me OF MIR.
Roam becars ) suppose. / e is mig
ger.
Raw John M Goodloe has beer
suffering with tie mumps but will
,cn b. O K ag.in, Mr. 60 dloa has
worked faithfully d earn. 81, here,
aud learn will s,,on have his chi ~cli
out of debt.
Mp u Wright of VI. who has
b Ell ths b ,ss' here on contracts
for yer, h.s completed his con ract
on the A. q. 5. Roun House and
will move bis {, roe Elsewhere.
Mr.. w. q. Johnson il ynun 4.
nan Of the right st.il e, &c has worked
and $ we'd his money aid Il, W mas
mama tnr He'd al tie Lane Gra,nn az
eho /.
Mr.. A derson Watbi, il ou Wis.
! it to his | ] home It ffillsboro, Ala,
Mr. q. H. Williams C,r'n hiss
Just h,:d a neat rcsid a C built on his
lot.
Mr. j II BIZ f r is building. anoih-
er house for rent
JACK DAw.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
TO iRELRND,s PATRON SAINT.
Movement to Isniid one of the Grandes
Churches in the Eternal City.

Movement to Bniid One of the Grandest
Churches in the Eternal City.
New YORK, March 9-The Catholics of
the state OF New Jersey are manifesting d
deep interest iii the movement which has been
started for the purpose of collecting funds to
erect a memorial church at Rome to the great
Irish patron, St Patrick, and an effort will,
in all probability, be made at the coming
celebration Of St Patrick's Day to organize
contributory fund in this state. 1t is pro-
posed to collect at least 81 100000 for the
new church, which is to be one of the grand
est in Rome.
Individual Irishnlen have already for
warded money TO the newspapers for the par
pose of starting an interest III public fund,
and private meetings have been held in Jer-
sey City, Newark and Trenton, to discuss the
subject. The most feasible plan was to place
no limit to the amount of the subscriptions,
so that all, rich and poor, might have the
honor of sharing in the work. The money
collected viii probably be forwarded to the
bishop of each diocese through the different
pastors, and then turned over to gen
eral treasurer or else forwarded direct to
Rome
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

E rly in the Summer will be both
a COW. nient sni appropriate time
4 r the Press Association to meet.
The call should be made at least two
months prior to tae time, and every
paper in the state urged to sci rep
rssentatives. If Birming ham has not
sufficient accommodations we favor
Montgomery as the next best place
for meeting in point of convenience
to the greatest number.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
A Preacher Murdered,

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 9-News has
reached here that the body OF Frank Bel
mont had been found on the banks of a
stream in Chickasaw Nation under circum-
stances which indicated murder Belmont
was Baptist preacher, and started from
Northern Arkansas to Colorado with 81, ,00C
and team of horses The opinion here is
that he was followed 'om the neghborhood
of his. home, and murdered while in camp.
The body was mutlatei anl the pockets
were turned inside out. Belmont left this
state ten days ago The body was found
Saturday evening
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

BROOKLYN, y. Y. March 9-Those presc {
at the last moments of Henry Ward Beech
ers life We're: Col. H., b. Beecher his wife,
his daughters, Hattie and Daisy, and son
Henry Wa-d Beecher. Miss Edith Beecher,
w. c. Beecher and wife, Rev. Samuel SEQ
vile, Mrs. s. Scoville, daughter of Henry
Ward Beecher, Miss Scoville who has just
come from the Pacific slope Miss Bullard,
the Rev. S. B. Halliday and wife, Bella, the
Scotch nurse who has been with the family
many years and was the special favorite Of
the deceased preacher, the male nurse, Ri
ordan, S. v White, f. A. Seacomb, one of
the trustees of Plymouth church. and Maj
j. B. Pond
DR.. Searle said to United Press reporter:
"The immediate cause of Mr. Beecners death
was not from the stoppage of the heart, but
from asphyxia said to be delightful sensa-
ton, OF like a troubled dream. The family is
all in good health. Mr.. Beecher remains
calm and composed
One of the first persons to arrive at the
house was Mayor Whitney He did not enter
but sent in his card and coincidence to Mrs
Beecher. He started at once for the City
Hall and gave orders that all the flags should
be displayed at half mast on the municipal
buildings. This action was soon followed by
the federal officials at the postoffice and navy
yard. The flags are also at half mast on
both towers OF the East river bridge, and a
similar prompt display was made by private
citizens generally. A large number of friends
called at the residence this morning to ex-
tend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Telegraph boys were constantly climbing
the high steps to the house, bearing messages
from friends in private and public life.
Among the messages were the following:
''WEsT NEW BRIGHTON, March s.
'Mrs. Henry Wa'd Beecher:
"Be sure of our deepest sympathy and sor-
row GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS,
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
STEVENSON.
Farmers ire busy.
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farmers ire busy
Oat sowing progresses lively.
Measles have been raging here.
-Four deaths week strike terror
in our usually healthy town.
Caroline, daughter of Mr.. Hannibal
Jones died March l.. Rev. Richard
Wells. died at Gurley Feb. 20 th.
Ae was the Babt,st minister at that
place md much beloved OF his peo
ule.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

TO.ters prompt confirmation By
the Sen,te after twice ujectine
Matthews would seem IT, sig nify
th-t the obj ion to NJ .tthe~s was
{, f er all, d. e. er than his c, lor.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

THEsE has be en- jealous trouble III
the Roger William University OF
Nashville. the students threatenure
to leave in a body if the President
DIR. Stifler ana the Treasurer Pro-.
Bulch. were not removed. They were
char grd with INN. oral and unbecom.
ing conduct toward the young lady
puI lis.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
Must Stand Gnnl for IL.

WOOSTER, O., March 9-The 81 200 stolen
from the Adams Express company at Orr
vile last Friday night We're receipts from
the Wooster postotiice, which Postmaster
Ohligher had forwarded to the United States
treasurer at Cincinnati. Late last night Mr..
Ohligher received word from Washington
that he must stand good for the amount as
he is responsible until the money reaches its
laSflnatlpn
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
NEWS AND SENTIMENT.

(Erom Colored Exchanges
The last colored employee has been
dismissed from the Custom House at
Savannah Ga.
George Liveny. an Afro-American
died in Oregon in 1883, leaving a
Flat Of land in Pierce county. Wash
ington Territory. valued at $1,000.
II he has any heils they should at
once claim it or il will soon revert to
the county. -Ex.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
CITY REGISTRATION.

In accordance TO the City Charter, the
X agistratlon OF voters will begin on
March ist 1887, and close on March p.
Citizens will register al the follow ing
places:
lst Ward Mat Weav,r Rv.istr.tor
BRYANT 4 Brooks Store.
2nd Ward James Sat R,eisifatur
City Scale Room.
Srd Ward Bob Bradley RceiS:rator
Mayors Office.
4ih Ward Lncan Jones Jones store
Madison street until 20'Ii and then at
W GODS SiOrn liulmrs Street
M one can vote hu,inr net register.
BY or'ltrof Beard
T. Il MArrnrwS.
feb q I'm Cii Clerk.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
Alarm of Fire.

About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
the oininous tan. tap. of tie fire alarm
bell called thr fra laIdes into action.
The blaze was small one ana had broke
out in shanty il I'd rear Of Mr. Bry-
ants Saloon at the d-ppt. The fire brig
ade drenchc.l til" place With water, and
the flames Were soon sublued. II e
loss WAS trfling.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
Fo.herins,,am,s Case Contiuued

ST. LOUIS, March 9.-The case Of David S.
Fotheringham, charged with being s'Jim
Cummings accomplice in the noted Adams
Express robbery, was continued in the Grim
inal court until the May term on account of
the illness OF defendants consul and the in
ability OF the other to be present in The city.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

SUator john SLermsn is coming
5 iuth on a visit. The able 5. natol
Is a formidable candidate for tie ne x
Repu Jiica 1 nominee fjr President
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
The kilrain-Lannon Fight.

BosToN March 9-The fight between Xii
rain and Lannon came off last night in a
suburb of this city. Eleven rounds were
fought i'll forty-three minutes. Lannon was
knocked out in the eleventh round. Not more
than twenty-five persons We're present. A
well known Boston sportingman acted as ref
cree Lannon got bad knock down in the
Third round and was badly punished through
out. His left eye was closed at the finish.
The fight took place at Saugus Kilrain
weighed 115 pounds, and Lmnon l12. In the
first round Laanon got in several heavy
blows, and Kilrain scored one vicious body
blow. The second round was about the same
In the third some hard fighting was done.
and Kilrain finally gave Lannon a knock
down blow on the head. The seven following
rounds were desperately fought on both
sides. Kilrain's science was too much for
Lannon, and decided the day in the formers
favor In the eleventh round Kilrains sll-
perior skill was more than ever apparent
He got in six severe blows in succession on
Lannon's head. The final blow closed Ian
mons eye, and felled him to the floor. He
lay there twenty seconds senseless. The fight
was given to kilrain before his opponent re-
covered consciousness. Kilrain was not
scratched. He gets $50 out of the 81 900
purse and LannQp takes the remaining $3.50
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
A Grocer Murders Another.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 9-Isaac Rosen-
stein and Jesse Harris keep grocery stores
Just outside the city limits, and quarreled
over the sale OF some meat to negro Har-
ris cursed Rosenstein and then struck him
twice, whereuPon Rosenstein pulled a pistol
and emptied its contents into Harris. who
lied within half an hour. Rosenstein was
orraSted
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
Fruit From a Wreck.

SCITUATE, Mass, March 9-For distance
of eleven miles along the shore, loose oranges
In fresh condition, and broken. boxes of the
fruit, are coming ashore. The boxes are
marked from Florida and consigned to Bos-
ton firms, care of the Boston & Savannah
Steamship company. A few barrels have
also come ashore, but no other kind of
sx-rat.kaoa
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12
Mexican
Mustang
LinimenI
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY


accomplishes for everybody exactly what iscratu.,
fort. One OF the reasons for the great popuarl,vo,
the Mustang Liniment is found In It's univsr.ai
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine
The Lumberman needs 1t in case OF aecitapt
The Housewife needs 1t for generaIfarniIv IA.
The Canaler needs 1t for his teams and his man
The Mechanic needs 1t always On IA yorx
bench.
The Miner needs II in case Of emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can't get along withoutk
The Farmer needs 1t In his house, bis ststL
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Boafman needi
1t In liberal supply afioat and ashore.
The HOrse-fancier needs tilt Is bis bes,
friend and safest reliance
The St0ck-gr0wer needs it--it will save hin
thousands OF dollars and world OF trouble.
The Railroad man needs it and will need II 70
long as his life is round OF accidents and dangers
The BackwOodsman needs 1t. There Is moth
ing like 1t as an antdote for the dangers TO Life
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs 1t about his store amons
his employees. Accidents will happen, and when
these come the Mustang Liniment is wanted at once
Keep Bottle in the House. 'Tis the best o.
economy.
Keep Bottle In the Factory. Itsimmedist'
use In case OF accident pain and loss OF wages
Keep a Bottle Always in the stable for
use when wanted.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

Il We he'd a whole dictionary ii allie,
tives Al our tongues eLd TO use in rcco, :
endation Of Cuussens II ney vi Tar, a.
cure for coughs colds ami diseases ii
throat and lungs, we wonld simply pick
ont the iiltle word .besi' and apply il
sincerlv to Couscns Honey Of Tar. BE-
cause il is ~, only permanent cure "a a
deep~s"atcd cough or cold upon tie
lungs
Huntsville gazette., 1887-03-12

TaE State Teachers AssOcia 'iop
conveDes at B rmingham on the 18th
instead ,of the 15.h ~ heretofore
published.